Basic Training
Melinda comes to Washington DC to visit her friend Debbie, and to find a job in government, where she hopes to do her part to make it better. She gets a lower echelon administrative position at the Pentagon, and finds things pretty slack. Her boss seems to be more interested in getting into her pants than trying to find lost data on the Russians. Melinda resists his advances and begins working her way up in the Pentagon, finding subtle ways of getting her policies implemented by manipulating the slovenly males that populate the Pentagon, including finding a way to defuse the mounting conflict with the Russians
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Plot Summary
A group of misfits is sent to a bizarre and unusual basic training camp during peacetime. Led by a drill sergeant with his own peculiar methods, they endure a series of absurd challenges and outlandish situations. The recruits, each with their own quirks and reasons for being there, must navigate the chaos while trying to survive the experience.
Critical Reception
Basic Training received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely dismissed it as a low-brow, unfunny comedy. Audiences also found little to appreciate in its crude humor and nonsensical plot, resulting in a very poor reception.
What Reviewers Say
- Widely panned for its juvenile and offensive humor.
- The plot is considered nonsensical and lacking any coherent structure.
- Performances are generally seen as weak, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's obscurity and poor performance, but available commentary suggests widespread dislike for its humor and overall lack of quality.
Fun Fact
This film is notably one of the early acting roles for shock jock Howard Stern.
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